Childcare

PyCon 2018 is proud to announce that we will be offering childcare during the main conference days. Hours have been extended to 7:00pm. We have selected [Big Time Kid Care][2] again as our service provider. Follow our [Twitter account][1] for updates and announcements.
**Space is limited, so be sure to sign-up for childcare soon.**
- **When**: Friday May 11, Saturday May 12, Sunday May 13
- **Time**: 8:00am – 7:00pm
- **Where**: The Huntington Convention Center
- **Room**: will be emailed to the parents
- **Cost**: $50 per child, per day
- **Register**: [Registration is now open](https://us.pycon.org/2018/registration/register/)
- **Includes**: Lunch & 2 snacks per day, certified childcare
- **Ages**: infants to 12 years old
The actual cost per child per day is about $200 per child. The [Python Software Foundation][3] does subsidize this outreach initiative, bringing the cost down to $50 per child per day. New in 2018: If you register for all three days of childcare, we will only charge for two.
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Childcare Staff
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Childcare will be provided by [Big Time Kid Care][2]. All caregivers and staff are:
- **Certified and experienced in child education / childcare**
- **Police background verified**
- **Insured**
- **Best of all, caring!**
Activities
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The qualified and fun Big Time Kid Care providers will be ready and waiting to take good care of your little ones in this safe and stimulating tots & kids play room. High staff ratios have been arranged so that all children will get exceptional care to guarantee a relaxed and fun atmosphere for all our little adventurers. Blankets and pillows will be provided. Age-appropriate & educational games, toys and crafts will be available, ball tent and active play areas will be set as well as age appropriate movies, video games & story time.
- A selection of themed arts and crafts materials (rotated daily)
- A selection of books, puzzles and games
- A selection of gross motor toys and activities
- Inflatable bouncer ball pit (0-4 years)
- Recently released movies/Wii Station & games
- Rest area equipped with pillows and blankets for the younger ones
- Play carpets/children size furniture
- Photo identity check-in and check out
- A secure child / caregiver ratio:
- 0-11 months: 1:2
- 1 year- 3 years: 1:3
- 4-12 years: 1:6
Nursing/Pumping Parents
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If you are a nursing/pumping parent, please contact [our coordinator](mailto:ewa@python.org). We will have a private room setup.
Questions?
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Ewa Jodlowska, PSF Director of Operations<br>[ewa@python.org](mailto:ewa@python.org "ewa@python.org")
[1]: https://twitter.com/pycon/
[2]: http://www.bigtimekidcare.com/
[3]: http://www.python.org/psf/
[4]: https://us.pycon.org/2016/venue/
[5]: http://www.facebook.com
[6]: http://instagram.com/